The Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians is a federally recognized tribe of Cahuilla Indians, located in Imperial and Riverside counties in California. Their autonym is Mau-Wal-Mah Su-Kutt Menyil, which means "among the palms, deer moon." in the Cahuilla language. Torres Martinez Indian Reservation The Torres Martinez Indian Reservation is a federal reservation in Imperial and Riverside Counties, with a total area of . It was established in 1876 and was named for the village of Toro and the Martinez Indian Agency. In 1970, 42 of the 217 enrolled tribal members lived on the reservation. As of the 2010 Census the population was 5,594. Government The tribe's headquarters is located in Thermal, California. Their tribal administration is as follows: Tribal Chairman Thomas Tortez Jr. Vice-Chairman Joseph Mirelez Secretary Altrena Santillanes Treasurer RoseMarie Morreo Council Member Elesha Duro Council Member Arthur Lopez Council Member Proxy Gary Wayne Resvaloso Jr. Economic development The tribe owns and operates the Red Earth Casino in Salton City, California. Cemetery The tribe maintains a small (48 interments) cemetery on Martinez Road in Thermal. See also Mission Indians Notes References Bean, Lowell John. "Cahuilla." Heizer, Robert F., volume ed. Handbook of North American Indians: California, Volume 8. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution, 1978. . Eargle, Jr., Dolan H. California Indian Country: The Land and the People. San Francisco: Tree Company Press, 1992. . Pritzker, Barry M. A Native American Encyclopedia: History, Culture, and Peoples. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2000. . Further reading External links Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians, official website Cahuilla Chemehuevi California Mission Indians Populated places in Imperial County, California Native American tribes in California Federally recognized tribes in the United States Native American tribes in Riverside County, California